The imagery of mind control and the timing of this classic film, now owned by Frank Sinatra’s estate, shows the power of suggestion and how even the best can get mixed up in the most tense of plots against government officials. The final scene = razor’s edge. Here is the link to the classic film,…
80’s TV Theme Songs Challenge
On this Monday back at work make sure you take time to bond with/challenge your coworkers to a theme-off. How many of these theme songs from the 80’s can you name? You know you want to beat, Karen, from four cubicles over. I’m coming for you, Karen.
I Am Spartacus…
In light of the Supreme Court hearings this week, I thought it appropriate to post about the epic drama, Spartacus, starring Kirk Douglas. In the film, in order to support someone that will fall for their actions, others different than Spartacus assume responsibility with him by saying his name as their own. Have you ever…
Captain Caveman!
What a time to be alive where you can purchase your favorite cartoon! I know that I would stay up late just to watch reruns of this cartoon as it wasn’t the most popular at the time but I know holds a spot in everyone’s heart, especially when he yells, “Captain Caveman!” Enjoy the entire…
Fashion of the 70s
Ya’ll, this is not coming back, it’s already here. What wild clothes lived in this era of Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, Jacqueline Bisset, and many others. Would you want to wear these? I’m still one the fence. Thought you all would simply enjoy this post and to think about a different time.
Golden Girls are Golden Comedy
The word nostalgia means Golden Girls for me. Whether it was watching the show in real-time with my Grandma at her home in Lincoln, NE or watching reruns after school while doing chores or even currently late night viewing helping me laugh as I go to sleep, the Golden Girls was a trailblazer in the…
Hold a Laugh-In this Week!
A nightly variety show for me in the early 80s, Nick at Night’ Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In entertained those that tuned in to see how the 60s informed the 70s and how the 80s where so far from the 60s, yet so close to Laugh-Ins core metaphor. Suddenly, the laughter helped the country move through…
Daria is Damn Honest
Growing up through the Beavis and Butthead generation and seeing this character morph into her own TV show was so cool in retrospect. I actually identified more with her than Beavis and his friend. Daria’s honesty about her high school experience echoed what folks were living through during this time in the 90s. Long live…
Eye of the Tiger!
This was the anthem for my high school when we had sports competitions and since I’m getting close to a reunion year, I thought I would post this here as nice piece of retropop. nothing gets you amped like this…in the 90s…but its from the 80s….still its a great anthem! Purchase the CD here: https://amzn.to/2C0qKNd
It’s Coolio to Love Coolio
Man, I love me some throwback 90’s rap/hip hop. Take a minute today to listen to some Coolio on Spotify, it will do you some good. https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/3ugr537NspySQRHKTIrBQE Grab his classic CD right here: https://amzn.to/2PhgPEJ
She-Ra: Progressive of Power
As a fan of He-Man and his sister She-Ra as well as deconstructing pop culture, this podcast was so great to listen to! Can’t wait for the next season in November. Purchase the complete series here:
Hey, Dude! Watch this TV Show!
When I was younger, my favorite TV show was about a group of kids that lived and worked together on a dude ranch. My love, Melody, was my favorite, but we all had a little Danny, Ted, Buddy, Brad, Lucy, Jake, Kyle, and Mr. Ernst in all of us. Listen to the theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AaiQVAG0gQ…
Retro Pop 